INDIA - Lot 368

INDIA Suite of three powder flasks Mughal-style powder flasks In the form of a gourd with a removable bird's head, in bidri silver-engraved metal with floral and foliate decoration, attached by a chain fixed on two suspension rings. Hyderabad region, South India L. 20 cm Zoomorphic shape with Makara head, aquatic animal in Sanskrit, silver-engraved metal bidri decorated with scrolls, palmettes and plant motifs, inscribed in calligraphy with votive formulas, clasp closure and suspension rings Hyderabad region, South India L. 27.5 cm -In the form of a bird engraved in bidri with scrolls and calligraphy, flap closure and suspension rings Hyderabad region, South India L. 19.5 cm